Dinesha and I met on Instagram. She and I are both photographers here in Lawrence, KS so we had a lot to talk about. When I started my Personal Brand Sessions I knew that she would be perfect! She is such a young vibrant woman who knows who she is and so very fierce! So we made a date to meet and took some really awesome photos that are going to supercharge her brand.

We met at my studio to choose some outfits she acquired from KB&Co and to discuss where we were going to shoot. It was a bit cold, Kansas in the Winter, so we decided to go to the Lawrence Public Library and then to a few stores downtown. It is really amazing what you can find when you are open to exploring and new experiences.

We had a blast during this session and I absolutely love the photos. Light, airy, colorful and expressive these photos really speak to Dinesha's brand. She now has a portfolio of personal images she can use in her social media without using stock images. This will make her stand out and make people take notice of her brand.

You already know how important it is to have photos that actually match your personal brand, which is much more than just needing a good bio pic. You need content and a lot if it to share across several online platforms daily so that you can finally quit waking up in a panic wondering "what am I going to post today?" Through trial and error, you have also discovered that the actual photos of you get crazy interaction! How many photos of you were in your Top Nine of 2018?​If you want to learn more about these sessions, simply click here!

As a business owner your wear many hats. You are an entrepreneur, blogger, social media expert, accountant, etc. You somehow manage to get it all done, but wouldn't it be great if you could streamline some of your tasks and free up time to simply just be you?

In my photography business I am constantly struggling with time management especially when it comes to social media post. I have found an app, Adobe Spark, that allows me to post consistent content on all of my social media easily and quickly.

Adobe Spark, allows you to make graphics, stand alone web pages, videos on mobile and on desktop. Your creations are saved across platforms that you can access wherever your are. You can easily take a graphic and resize it for all of your social media in one click. There are templates for most social media channels including Instagram, facebook, Pinterest and more. It really is my go to app for creating marketing on the go.

Here is an example of a graphic I made to post on Instagram promoting my personal branding "Coffee Date" sessions. You can click on the link to see an example of an Adobe Spark Page.

Below are the images resized for different social media outlets. Watch the video to see how easy and simple it is to resize your graphic. Left: Instagram Story, Top Right: Facebook Cover, Bottom Right: Pinterest

I recorded a few videos below so you can see how the app works on my iPhone. The first is a video showing how easy it is to resize your graphic. The second one shows how to change the layout of your post. The Third video illustrates how easy it is to animate your post for any social platform.

Of course you can change colors, fonts and styles and so much more. You can also save images in PNG format as well. Super handy for overlaying images onto other images. This app really does it all! The video and pages apps are very useful and make my life easier everyday. I encourage you to you to download and explore those on your own. Let me know in the comments if you check out the app.

If you are like most people you might have seen the term Personal brand photography pop up on blogs and social media. You might be wondering what people are talking about so I thought I would delve into it.

​​Personal brand photography is the art of using high-quality images to tell the story of your brand. Using photos to market and advertise your brand not only positions you as an expert in your field but it gives your clients and audience a more authentic brand experience. Whether you’re a coach, online entrepreneur, influencer or speaker, beautiful, professional photography can really take your branding to the next level. ​

​​Personal branding photography is a relatively new aspect of visual branding, with savvy business owners jumping on board to take their branding to the next level. A personal branding photography session differs from a typical headshot/portrait session in several ways. With headshots, the focus is simply you, usually shot from the waist up. Headshots are incorporated into personal branding sessions, but I don’t stop there. I delve deep into not just who you are visually, but telling the story of what you do and why you do it via detail shots, lifestyle shots, photos of you in action, you with your products, etc. The possibilities are endless and each session is customized to best reflect the type of business you run and the message you wish to convey about your brand through images

​​These sessions are more customized than a headshot session, so there are lots of factors to consider including the location(s), outfits, branding colors your brand messaging, etc. Therefore, our pre-shoot experience will be more involved and in depth in the pre-planning stages. I will help you decide how to best translate your brand into images that you can use on social media, your website and in advertising. Each brand is different and each session is personalized.

​These sessions also differ from my regular sessions in that I include the digital files. You will end up investing more into this type of session than you would with a typical headshot session, simply because you’re getting a wider variety of images, and more time spent with planning, consulting, and finally, shooting. With these images the end goal is to help you be more profitable in your business, so think of these images as a true investment in your brand.

​​Is a personal branding session right for you? How do you know if you need a personal branding session? You should consider a personal branding session:

If you own any kind of service business.

If you are the face of your brand and it is important for people to connect with you.

If you wish to take your business to the next level by stepping up your visual branding.

If you want your ads to look fresh, polished and professional.

If you are tired of wondering what to post daily on social media.

I would love the opportunity to assist you with your personal brand photography by offering you a professional, customized photo session that brings every aspect of your brand to life. Not only will I help you create a visual version of your branding message but I will also create a photo experience that will leave you feeling great. Your brand photography will draw clients in and give them a reason to choose you.

I look forward to working with you and bringing your vision to life. ​Drop me an email and let's discuss your branding goals.